9.7 Intervention

9.7 Intervention aetrahan Wed, 07/05/2023 - 14:29

Intervention in the proceedings may be by motion and a showing of good cause and is limited to persons having a substantial caretaking relationship with the child for 1 year or longer, or any other person that the court finds to be a “party in interest.”1  In the latter case, the intervenor’s role is limited to presenting evidence as to the best interests of the child.2

  • 1La. Ch.C. art. 1254(A)–(B).
  • 2La. Ch.C. art. 1254(C).